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Care homes in Rudheath offering care for adults under 65
5 out of 5 care homes in Rudheath are registered for care for adults under 65, holding 279 beds in total, run by 4 different providers. The largest is WT NB OpCo 1 Limited, with 2. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 80% are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for care for adults under 65 across England. We estimate typical fees in Rudheath at about £1,260 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 26 June 2025, Kitwood House Care Residence was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 4 of the 5 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Cheshire West and Chester daily: see the latest changes.
- 4 list dementia as a specialism, and 2 provide nursing.
- You can ask Cheshire West and Chester council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Care homes in Rudheath offering care for adults under 65", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 5care homes registered with CQC
- 80%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 4list dementia as a specialism
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossways Residential Care Home | Apr 2022 | 39 | No | |
| 2 | Acorn Hollow General Nursing Home | Feb 2018 | 48 | Yes | |
| 3 | Acorn Meadow | Feb 2020 | 48 | No | |
| 4 | Lostock Lodge Care Home | Dec 2019 | 72 | No | |
| 5 | Kitwood House Care Residence | Jun 2025 | 72 | Yes |
All care homes in Rudheath with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Care for adults under 65 in Rudheath by the numbers
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 5 of the 5 care homes in Rudheath, or 100%. Of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 80% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 82% for care for adults under 65.
Crossways Residential Care Home, Acorn Hollow General Nursing Home and Acorn Meadow lead the list for care for adults under 65. Ratings run from February 2018 to June 2025, and 1 is from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 279; 2 also provide nursing care.
Council-wide, 58 care homes in Cheshire West and Chester list care for adults under 65, and 69% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Cheshire West and Chester, 70% of care homes are registered for care for adults under 65, against 100% here.
In the North West, residential care typically costs about £1,205 a week and nursing care about £1,515. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Cheshire West and Chester for a care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath | – | 5 | 4 |
| Winsford | 4.7 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Elworth | 8.2 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Bowdon | 9.9 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Runcorn | 10.3 mi | 6 | 4 |
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Rudheath
Which Rudheath care homes provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 5 of Rudheath's 5 care homes offering care for adults under 65. Highly rated options include Crossways Residential Care Home, Acorn Hollow General Nursing Home and Acorn Meadow.
How are care homes in Rudheath rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 4 (80%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Rudheath?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in North West: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Can Cheshire West and Chester council help pay for a care home?
It may. Cheshire West and Chester council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Cheshire West and Chester council.
How can I pick between care homes in Rudheath?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 5 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years; 4 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about care for adults under 65 in towns near Rudheath?
Rudheath has 5, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Winsford (4.7 miles): 7, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Cuddington (5.0 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Knutsford (6.0 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care for adults under 65 around Rudheath
- Care for adults under 65 in Winsford 4.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cuddington 5.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Knutsford 6.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Holmes Chapel 6.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Elworth 8.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Lymm 9.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sandbach 9.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bowdon 9.9 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.